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Flaky baked salmon topped with brown rice and green onions, served with a lemon wedge. A Simple Low-Calorie Dinner Idea.

Simple Lemon Herb Baked Salmon

This recipe provides a quick and healthy baked salmon dish seasoned with lemon and herbs. It is suitable for a light dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Salmon fillets (about 5 oz each) Skin on or off
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 medium Lemon Sliced thinly

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Brush the tops of the salmon fillets with olive oil.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Sprinkle the herb mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
  6. Place a few thin slices of lemon on top of each fillet.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1g

Notes

You can substitute fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for the dried dill if you prefer. This salmon pairs well with steamed asparagus or a side salad for a complete low-calorie meal.

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